Dowling, a teacher, author, trainer, and consultant in the UK, details the personal, social, and emotional development of young children and implications for teaching and supporting this development within the context of UK curriculum and policy. This edition has more on topics like independent thinking, living and learning with others, and dispositions for learning; a new chapter on vulnerable children and fragile families, with sections on identifying risk, talking to families, and safeguarding and protection; guidance for working with parents in each chapter; and updated links to the Early Years Foundation Stage and a focus on two year olds. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)